This was Peyton Pritchard’s year. Coming off winning a championship, he was asked to amplify his role as the Celtics' sixth man, navigating them through the arduous NBA season. Pritchard delivered with career-high averages: 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. Notably, Pritchard hit a personal best of 255 three-pointers, ranking fifth in the league and second in Celtics history for a single season.
His impact was unquestionable. Boston amassed a +428 point differential when Pritchard was on the floor, solidifying his influence and value to the team.
All these achievements culminated in Pritchard being the decisive winner of the 2025 NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. He garnered 82 out of 100 first-place votes from an international media panel.
Pritchard etched his name into Celtics lore, becoming the fourth player from the franchise to earn this accolade. His outstanding season is highlighted by setting the record for most three-pointers in a season off the bench in NBA history, with 246, and recording 1,079 points coming off the bench.
In a competitive field, Detroit’s Mikal Bridges secured second place, with Cleveland’s Ty Jerome finishing third. The round-off of the top five comprised Cleveland’s De’Andre Hunter and the Timberwolves’ Naz Reid.
